Singapore Airlines took two of their latest configuration Airbus A380s and turned them into a popup restaurant. They offered tickets for “Restaurant A380 @ Changi” yesterday and their two planned dates (October 24 and 25) sold out in 30 minutes. So Singapore is extending the concept, offering the restaurant for a longer period, and has also created a waitlist.
Currently being tested at one airport and several Las Vegas hotels — the full body sanitation booth will spray users — one at a time — with a special anti-COVID disinfectant that will bring down the disease “micron” level — and hopefully minimize spreading COVID … wear your mask, wash your hands, drink good gin!!!
Although airline travel is slowly picking up — both in volume and dollar spending — look for BIG cuts in service coming for the month of November — usually one of the busiest travel months of the year. Both United and American are out in front with huge service roll backs including adding one or two stops to what used to be “non-stop” flights ….and, onboard distancing for American is gone as they add even more seats onto aircraft — starting with their fleet of 737’s — will most likely means even less flights but with more seats — not sure how that makes sense for passenger comfort and service???
Yup — that’s when most airlines say business might be back to some what normal — that is “pre-COVID” schedules. Losses in both $$$’s and airline employee numbers will be huge — with most carriers saying business travelers will be few and their emphasis will be on marketing to the leisure and family traveler — and, if you have frequent flyer miles, pay attention – you’re in for some great deals! (especially with “flash” online frequent flyer offers) — use late evenings and early am to find the best deals!!!
Not sure why this happy go lucky fella got tossed off a recent AA flight —maybe he’ll earn a “thank you” from TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP?
COURTESY OF VOLKSWAGEN
The kitchen includes a small gas cooktop, a silverware drawer, and additional storage. It also comes with a table and chairs to give travelers a place to enjoy whatever they’ve whipped up on the single gas burner. Meanwhile, the foldaway bed measures six and a half feet by three and a half feet, making it a cozy nest for two, and the mattress comes with a removable fabric cover, meaning it’s easy to clean. The bed’s design even allows for the removal of back seats, giving travelers more storage space for those extra-long outdoor adventures.
The TC is hearing from “unreliable” sources that one US carrier is offering to add Trump’s name somewhere on the exterior of 100 of their planes — if he can get a second US airline bailout through congress?
Carnival Corp — parent company that runs nine separate cruise brands including well known Princess and Carnival cruises, wants to downsize and has put 18 of their fleet cruise ships “immediate” sale (around 17% of their total fleet). Carnival has already sold 8 of their “really old” cruise fleet and are looking for ways to save money awaiting travelers once again take to the open sea — big $$$$ question these COVID days for all cruise lines!!!
Most lines are now planning to board travelers starting November 1 — but, the 2020 start update has “floated” since early March — a few Asian and European lines are open and cruising but not with many travelers. Interesting that many folks, hopeful they’ll be cruising again soon, are securing passage with advance deposits — and with numerous discount and onboard specials — and deposits “rolling” as departure dates float away!!!
Looks good — for 4 minutes anyway — billed as the world’s first “manned” automobile — Japan is taking credit for “launching” the first passenger car to fly —not sure where it’s going or how long it can keep its-self up – sure to be of interest — MAYBE???
https://www.businessinsider.com/japans-first-public-test-flight-flying-manned-car-sd-03-2020-9
